Regular Programs

Riverbend offers the full complement of cores approved and required by Alberta Education.  Students study English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, a Second Language (we offer 3), Physical Education, and Health.  These courses are offered in each of our three main Programs.

Riverbend students are given the additional opportunity to explore complementary courses of interest.  Students select complementary courses after registering, and desired choices are timetabled, pending course availability  We endeavor to accommodate student course selections and needs as much as is possible.  For specific course information and its related details, please see Course Descriptions, below.  All offered courses remain subject to enrollment capacity; and to Riverbend School and EPSB Approval:

Grade Seven

Grade seven students may select one fine arts option between either Art, Theatre & Performance, or Instrumental Music (Band). They also have a partial-year Trimester set of options which will include selections made from either Food Studies, Construction, Computer Studies and Environmental Outdoor Education (EOE).  See the Course Descriptions links below.

Grade Eight

Grade eight students may select from more-personalized options, complementing their timetable. Option choices at grade eight are varying in Year-Long, or Semestered, and are open to many category(s).  Students can choose those which they desire, pending availability.  See the Course Descriptions links below.

Grade Nine

Grade nine students can make their senior personalized option selections from our largest set of available choices, customizing their timetable with their choice of Year-Long, or Semestered courses.  Grade nine's may select their choices from any category(s), pending availability.  See the Course Descriptions links below.

CURRENT Elective Course Descriptions 2025-26:

Grade 7 Course Descriptions 2025-26

Grade 8 Course Descriptions 2025-26

Grade 9 Course Descriptions 2025-26